The Leopard's Tale - March 4

Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:27pm

LKMS Important Dates and News

  • March 7-                “Gotta Eat Night” Panera Bread (Fulton)
  • March 14-              Virtual Author Presentation – 6th Grade
  • March 16-              3 Hour Early Dismissal
  • March 16-              PTA Virtual Meeting - 6:30pm
  • March 17-              Poetry Workshop – 7th Grade
  • March 17-              Panoramic Photo (8th), Club/Group Photos
  • March 18-              Gymkana Assembly (7th/8th Grade Students)

View our full calendar for LKMS News

 

LKMS News

 

LKMS Yearbooks Now on Sale!

The 2021-22 LKMS Yearbook is now available to be purchased online. Packages start at $25. Last day for online ordering is Friday, April 8.
  • Life Touch website: ybpay.lifetouch.com  
  • ID: 14607622
All yearbooks will be delivered to the school sometime in early June.
 

LKMS Beginner Band Class

For the first time, Lime Kiln will be offering a beginner Band class for the 2022-2023 school year for any student in grades 6th, 7th and 8th who does not know how to play a band instrument but would like to learn! It is never too late to start!   Want to play Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion?  Now is your chance!   Please contact Mr Jackowski at john_jackowski@hcpss.org if you would like more details on this beginner Band class.

 

LKMS - Environmental STEAM Seminar - NEEDS YOUR HELP

 
Lime Kiln’s Environmental STEAM seminar was established about ten years ago. Our goal is to act locally to help globally. Over the years, many projects (school rain garden, an aquaculture, bird houses and a butterfly garden) have been created in and around our school to promote green behavior. The students have researched and created videos about many environmental issues that impact our world. This year, we have focused on plastic pollution and have decided to create a plastic bottle cap mural inside our school. We Need Help!   LKMS students are collecting plastic bottle caps of all sizes and colors.  As you can imagine, we need thousands of caps (water, soda, juice and even pill bottle caps). Collection boxes have been set up in the main hallway and in the cafeteria. Thank you in advance for your support.
 

Supplemental Digital Tools - Important Information - ACTION NEEDED

Dear families,
In an effort to continue expanding our authorized set of digital tools for instruction, HCPSS has curated a new set of supplemental digital tools that are available only through Google’s menu of additional services. HCPSS is committed to leveraging technology in ways that ensure all students have access and opportunity to communicate, collaborate, create, and innovate safely and responsibly anywhere, anytime in support of learning. These supplemental digital tools are approved by HCPSS and comply with federal, state and Howard County Board of Education student data privacy policies. Due to Google’s settings, students must access this set of tools by utilizing Google’s menu of additional services, which requires consent by a parent or guardian.  Please visit our website to provide the required parental consent.
 

Lost and Found

Parents/Guardians, please have your students check the lost and found items in our school’s cafeteria.   There are many jackets, coats and lunch boxes to be claimed.   Items will be discarded by Friday, March 11.   Thank you.
 

Student Services News

2022/23 New Student Enrollment/Transfer Information

Please visit our website to learn more information on the following:
  • Registration for new students is open for the 2022-2023 school year and enrollments will be processed online. Students currently enrolled in the Lime Kiln MS attendance area will automatically rollover to the new school year and the next feeder school based on your residency 
  • Moving before the end of the current school year or transferring over the summer
 

HC DrugFree Updates:

  1. FREE Parenting Classes: HC DrugFree will present another series of parenting classes for Howard County parents, guardians, and grandparents starting March 30. This program will meet via Zoom for 5 classes (March 30, April 6, 27, & May 4, 11) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Adults should plan to attend all 5 sessions. Topics include How to Prevent Drug Use in Your Family, How to Develop Healthy Beliefs and Clear Standards, Avoiding Trouble: How to Say No to Drugs, Managing Conflict: How to Control and Express Your Anger Constructively, and How to Strengthening Family Bonds. The class is free, but space is limited. Registrations will be accepted until the class is full or March 22, 2022: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ParentingClassReg For more information: Email Parenting@HCDrugFree.org, visit www.hc drugfree.org or view downloadable flier
     
  2. FREE Life Skills Classes for Students: HC DrugFree is providing a highly interactive skills-based program designed to promote positive health and personal development for youth in grades 6-9. For slightly younger or older students, please register and we will consider each request. We encourage siblings and friends to take these classes together! These skills have been shown to help students resist substance use, violence, and other high-risk behaviors. Our instructional team consists of dedicated adults and older students sharing situations they may face in high school, college, and beyond. The next series of classes will be held via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays May 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 and June 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. Please sign-up ASAP as space is extremely limited! For more information: Email LifeSkills@hcdrugfree.org, visit www.hc drugfree.org or view downloadable flier
     
  3. Parents: If you are interested in learning more about what is happening in Howard County, the many free resources HC DrugFree and other organizations offer, or how your student can volunteer as they learn skills and receive more community service hours, then sign up for our free newsletter to get updates on events as well as information to keep your family safe and informed. Go to the bottom of our homepage at www.hcdrugfree.org
     
  4. Medication and Sharps Drive-thru Collection: HC DrugFree’s next drive-thru prescription and over-the-counter medication and sharps (needles, syringes and EpiPens) collection will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot in Columbia. Medication will be guarded and transported by the Howard County Police and the DEA. For more information visit www.hcdrugfree.org or email Admin@hcdrugfree.org or view downloadable flier Adults, teens, youth groups, and medically-trained adults may volunteer at www.hcdrugfree.org/drug-take-back-day-1/
     
 

Health Room News

Information on upcoming Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics and information on reporting positive Covid-19 test results to our school’s Health Room can be located on our website.
 

Mask Update

All students, staff and visitors will be able to choose if they wish to wear a mask in HCPSS buildings. While optional in buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health experts continue to recommend face masks as a precautionary measure. 
Per the CDC, masks are required in healthcare settings, so students and staff must continue to wear a mask in school health rooms. 
 

PTA News

“Gotta Eat Night” – Monday, March 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm – Panera Bread, Fulton,  Please see the attached flier for more information.
 
Read the latest information in our PTA's newsletter and view our PTA’s website for upcoming events.
 

HCPSS News

The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor a social studies workshops series, The Essence of US: Chronicling the Black American Experience. The series is open to any middle school or high school students who are interested. Sessions will be held virtually on the following Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.
  • February 12 - The Curious Case of Ms. Lola Belle Holmes
  • March 12 - A Critical Eye
  • April 9 - In Search of Black Voices 
  • May 14 - Piecing Together the Bigger Picture
Additional details regarding each session are forthcoming. Students may express their interest in participating in any of the sessions via the online form.
 
The Council of Elders (TCOE), in collaboration with the Howard County Public School System, will host a TCOE Community Academy on Substance Abuse on March 12, from 9:00-10:30 am.  The session will provide information regarding substance abuse prevention and behavioral health within the Howard County community. Representatives from HC Drug Free will provide resources and education on prevention, risk factors, warning signs, and treatment. This session will be held virtually. Registration is required at: http://tinyurl.com/2p9dnz8f. Flyers are located here. 
 

HCASC Meeting

Wednesday, March 9, 7-8 p.m., Homewood Center

All middle and high school students are invited to participate in the Howard County Association of Student Councils March General Assembly meeting. Students may attend the meeting in-person or virtually by logging in with their HCPSS account. Details are available online or by contacting cindy_drummond@hcpss.org.
 
Please visit the website for all the latest HCPSS News and Information to include HCPSS’ updated academic school calendar.
 

RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS SUMMER CAMPS 

The River Hill High School Boosters are sponsoring summer camps at River Hill High School.  The camps are designed to help young athletes improve their fundamental athletic skills.  Over twenty different camps are offered this summer, including football, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, cheerleading, art, and weight training. Weekly camps begin on June 13th.  For more information and to register, visit https://riverhill.membershiptoolkit.com/camp.  
 

RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER SUMMER CAMPS

Come out to sports camp the week of June 27 and/or July 18 at Reservoir High School. Camp is hosted by Lime Kiln teacher and Reservoir Coach Phil Ranker as well as other certified elementary and middle school teachers in the county and state.  The camp is open to current K-8th graders and features many different sports and activities every day.  If your child likes PE, they will love camp.  Campers are split into age and ability groups to ensure that everyone has a fun and productive time.  Full day and half day options available. For more information, please visit http://rankerssportscamp.weebly.com or email phillip_ranker@hcpss.org for questions!